Monthly Archives: March 2014

Late last year, when Nonna learned of my book blogging project, she generously scoured her Christmas stash and gave me the annual editions of Kohl’s holiday reading. It was a significant philanthropic addition as I tried to rack-up 25 books worth reading. I’m familiar with this retail holiday tradition because…

My dearest JJ, On Friday the 14th we celebrated your fifth birthday… fifth! It is somewhat incomprehensible to me that my first baby boy is such a kid. We celebrated both your birthday and Nate’s birthday with a pirate-themed pool party at AVAC. I’m not sure you’ve ever looked happier…

On Sunday night, it was the season finale of the latest HBO television phenomenon, True Detective. If you’ve found that, recently, you’re having trouble following the normal office banter or morning radio show repartee, it’s time to get with the program. If you are really far behind, start with Breaking Bad.…

Just over one week ago, on Nate’s third birthday, James decided to move Nathaniel’s crib into “the big boy room.” That’s code for James reclaiming Nate’s room as his home office and personal eBay distribution center. The first night went fairly well. As usual, Jake left his room 200 times…

When I was little, I was the reigning champion of the card game Memory. No one could beat me… and by no one I mean my little brother and my grandma. Over the years, it’s a skill that has served me well… until it was passed on to my eldest…

My dearest Nate, It’s so hard to believe that my darling baby boy turned 3 on Saturday… 3! You really are such a big boy. To celebrate, we took a ride on “Mama’s choo-choo,” also known as Caltrain. The ride to Palo Alto for lunch and cupcakes made me view…